On today’s episode Mary White tells me about her trip to France with 10 friends and relatives including a child, a teen, adults, in all this was a big group of family and friends. Now, when you have a big group like that everything gets more complicated, but Mary planned it really well and they had a great time. Ready to hear her secrets? Click play!
Hotel recommended in this episode: Le Petit Belloy
Discussed in this Episode
- Paris with family and friends [02:47]
- How to pull off a trip with a big group [03:54]
- Using a custom Google map [05:49]
- Don't overwhelm your group with every detail [06:43]
- Use the rome2rio app [08:30]
- Keep everyone informed of changes via text messages [10:19]
- Get the Museum Pass [10:51]
- Use official taxis [12:47]
- L'Alsacienne Restaurant [14:45]
- Berthillon ice cream [16:35]
- Great hotel at a reasonable budget [17:11]
- View to the Eiffel Tower [18:30]
- Don't make that mistake when going to Versailles [20:26]
- Uber problem [21:24]
- Have a good attitude [25:23]
- Strategy for Versailles [27:09]
- Éclairs and Millefeuilles [29:44]
- Pickpocket on the RER [30:23]
- What do you do if someone in your group gets left on the platform? [34:12]
- Reserving restaurants using La Fourchette or messaging them on Facebook [36:33]
- Watching Bastille Day fireworks from the hotel window [38:04]
- Taxis in Paris are cheaper than in New York [39:16]
- You'll walk a lot in Paris! [40:19]
- Bourguignon du Marais restaurant [41:14]
- Can you agree on not splitting checks? [44:08]
- Hiring a van to take all of them to Normandy for the day [45:56]
- Don't get upset if you need to make last-minute changes [49:27]
- Don't be afraid to split up if you need to [49:47]
- Get the Museum Pass [50:04]
- Enjoy mealtimes [50:46]
- Choose a hotel with lots of options nearby (more reasons why Petit Belloy was a good choice) [51:20]
- Sometimes touristy places are great [52:42]
- Advice for foodies [53:42]
- Pre-purchase as many things as you can [54:11]
- Buying tickets for the Eiffel Tower [55:05]
- Thank you Patrons [58:49]
- Trip planning consult with Annie [59:41]
- Support the show without spending a penny you wouldn't have otherwise [01:00:06]
- New Year's Resolutions [01:00:42]
- Be an Ambassador for the Join Us in France Travel Podcast! [01:03:56]
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